Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MET0016 | Last Modified: 07 Jul 2020 | Last Full Update: 20 Jan 2020 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Community legal clinic * representation in cases involving issues of particular importance to seniors, such as long term care, hospital discharge issues, elder abuse, government pensions, income maintenance, retirement home tenancies, mental health and mental capacity issues * assistance in dealing with government bureaucracies * visits to home or care facility if necessary * advocacy * community legal education * speakers * law reform * confidential * funded by Legal Aid Ontario |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Legal information and advice -- Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-5 pm * also open Tue 9 am-5 pm, Thu 1 pm-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Boundaries | Ontario |
| Eligibility | Persons 60 years and older who meet financial or case eligibility guidelines |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English ; Lithuanian ; interpreters available by appointment for other languages |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Yonge St and Carlton St |
| Physical Access | Designated parking at entrance - garage entrance from Wood St ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 416-598-2656 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-855-598-2656 |
| Fax | 416-598-7924 |
| Website | www.advocacycentreelderly.org/ |
| Alternate Contact | Heather Jonasson, Administrative Coordinator; Email: jonassh@lao.on.ca |
| Primary Executive | Graham Webb, Executive Director; Email: webbg@lao.on.ca |